Press Release
Stonesoft partners with PortWise to provide advanced SSL VPN and Secure Application Access
Stonesoft strikes OEM Agreement with PortWise to enhance their network security offering for the growing business needs of their customers.
HELSINKI, FINLAND and STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – February 12, 2007
– Stonesoft Corp, the global leading provider of integrated
network security and business continuity solutions, has signed an OEM agreement with PortWise.
PortWise is the leading provider of secure application access and strong authentication. The aim of
the agreement is to extend Stonesoft´s network security offering with SSL VPN.
Stonesoft chose the PortWise Secure Access Platform as their SSL VPN technology because of
· its unique abilities to provision access to networks and applications
· its policy-based approach
· its integration possibilities
· its scalability
· its rich end user platform support.
StoneGate security platform unifies firewall, VPN and IPS (intrusion prevention and detection
system) with centralized management for customers requiring advanced network security and always-on
business connectivity. With PortWise Secure Access Platform Stonesoft will be able to better
support the business needs of their customers and provide enhanced security for distributed
organizations with mobile and remote users.
“We have been evaluating several SSL VPN vendors and are very pleased to announce the
agreement with PortWise. The evaluation process has proven that PortWise is the ideal partner for
Stonesoft and will help us to fulfill our customers and partners needs in rapidly changing business
environments. PortWise´s expertise in the SSL VPN area and competence will complement our current
offering” said
Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO and Founder of Stonesoft.
“We are excited about the co-operation with Stonesoft and appreciate their expertise in
network security and business continuity. In a world where business needs are constantly changing,
SSL VPN offers a quick and secure way to answer to the new requirements”, said
Kaushik Thakkar, VP Strategic Alliances at PortWise.
About Stonesoft
About PortWise
PortWise provides completely secure access to critical information and applications for the mobile workforce and distributed partner networks, from any device in any location. Its Application-Oriented Access solution is the industry’s first fully integrated single platform to enable the secure mobilization of the workforce while driving efficiencies and protecting the integrity of the organization. Unlike point solutions and simple SSL VPN, PortWise provides deep integration with other security services within the enterprise. PortWise is an international software company with offices in the United Kingdom, Sweden, United States, India, and partners across 21 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. Further details can be found at www.portwise.com.Contacts:
StonesoftIlkka Hiidenheimo
CEO and Founder, Stonesoft Corp.
E-mail: ilkka.hiidenheimo@stonesoft.com
Phone: + 358 9 467 711
PortWise
Kaushik Thakkar
VP Strategic Alliances
E-mail: kaushik.thakkar@portwise.com
Phone: +46 706 043151
Per Hägerö
VP Marketing and Technology
E-mail: per.hagero@portwise.com
Phone: +46 706291466
Monday, February 12, 2007